Light-independent reaction. Definition. noun. The series of biochemical reactions in photosynthesis that do not require light to proceed, and ultimately produce organic molecules from carbon dioxide. Supplement. The energy released from ATP (produced during the light reactions) drives this metabolic pathway.
Deadly 'Kissing Bug' Found In Southern States. As many as 300,000 Americans are living with the parasitic disease acquired from the bugs. Triatomine bugs, known more commonly as issing bugs, have been found in North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Bed bugs are found in cracks and crevices, including mattress seams, sheets, furniture, behind baseboards, electrical outlet plates and picture frames. Often found in hotels, where they can travel from room to room and in visitorsâ luggage or other personal belongings such as purses and briefcases.